The author does not seem well connected (or well researched) in the
groups opposed to the mandate. As a supporter of these religious
organizations, I am not aware of any that have decided the White
House 'compromise' has convinced them to back down or drop their
lawsuits and resistance. Not a single group or business. So
suggesting the fire storm has died down or gone away lacks any basis
in fact. I'll admit he doesn't quote any individuals or groups who
say they have been satisfied, to his credit. The truth is that any
woman (or man) can take advantage of many government or private
programs like Planned Parenthood to access contraceptives and
abortion causing drugs, so forcing companies to provide insurance
coverage for the same is simply redundant. Truth is, most
individuals would be saving money by utilizing these free programs
rather than paying a copay with the insurance. After all, a $20
copay is not free healthcare. In the end, it seems the
administration is pursuing this on principal, not on need. My
prediction is this will swing the average American to vote for a
Republican in the next election, simply because they feel the
government has gone too far..